My book 'The Forgotten Champions' tells how Everton won their 9th title in 1987 against all the odds. Features insights from Harper, Ratcliffe (photo below) + Power and my own memories of the season . Copies available at
@AmazonUK
@PritchardsBooks
but selling fast
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What a night! On evenings like this, there is nowhere better than Goodison Park. It was a tactical masterclass from Dyche, we played to our strengths, fought for every ball + took our chances. DCL was immense + Jarrad Branthwaite showed VVD what defending is about !
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Another appalling example of the media rewriting football history. Aston Villa + Nottingham Forest both won the European Cup , at a time when you had to win your league ( not finish 4th) to qualify. Football existed before 1992. We legacy fans remember! You can't erase history.
Been to Hillsborough so many times as an away fan but yesterday was the first time that I have been on the
@swfc
Kop. Fantastic atmosphere, brilliant home support.
#SWFC
Compared to the Derby where we were completely outplayed and outthought, you can appreciate the difference Lampard is making. Got his tactics + organisation right today, had the team competing for every ball + the players believe in him. Results will come.
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It was a masterclass of management. Howard Kendall overcame a crippling injury list + sale of Lineker to win Everton's 9th title in book describes that fantastic season. It is released by
@PitchPublishing
on 27 September .Available to pre-order now.
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I don't mind getting beat by a better side.What I can't accept is lack of effort,shoddy passing,failure to keep possession + not creating a single chance.I grew watching Everton teams that fought tooth + nail for a win, this is simply unacceptable + cheating the fans.
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The swathes of empty seats after West Ham's second goal spoke volumes about the disillusionment sweeping Goodison. So frustrating that after being given 4 points back by the PL, we gift 3 of them away. Forgotten what it is like to win a home league game.
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Wasn't convinced by return of
@IGanaGueye
especially when Lampard's system left him exposed in midfield. However, under Dyche he has been brilliant, winning tackles, spotting danger + using the ball well. He was everywhere yesterday, an absolute midfield masterclass.
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Last night , Jordan Pickford should have been remembered as the best England keeper since Gordon Banks for his penalty heroics. That save from Jorginho was stunning. How can anybody ever question his 'big match temperament' again. Lee Dixon + Jermaine Jenas you were out of order.
When they said Craig Pawson was on VAR - you just knew what was coming next. Ineptitude at the highest level. Every game Everton play is always at the mercy of a bizarre decision from a clown at Stockley Park. Did well to get a draw against 12 men tonight.
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The number of Blues who left the stadium when Mason Holgate came on, told its own story. Dyche has never quite got the hang of making effective substitutions, has he ?
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My first book wil be released by
@PitchPublishing
on 27 September. It tells how Everton won their 9th title in 1987 against all the odds. Features insights from Harper, Ratcliffe + Power and my own memories of how the season developed. Available to pre-order now.
#EFC
#NSNO
Fantastic to see
@NevilleSouthall
, the keeper whose mesmeric displays were the foundation of the
@HowardsWayFilm
side, has his hands on my book, 'The Forgotten Champions', the story of Everton's 87 title. Absolute honour to meet him in
@PritchardsBooks
today.
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Massive thanks to everyone who came to
@PritchardsBooks
on Saturday to buy a copy of my book, 'The Forgotten Champions', the story of Everton's 87 title triumph. And it was brilliant that Everton icon, Graeme Sharp signed your books !
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I've never quite understood why so many Everton managers have undervalued the importance of the League Cup. It is still the best chance of winning a trophy and earning a place in Europe. Glad to see Sean Dyche taking the competition seriously.
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Such an honour to have met a true icon of Everton's football history last night. Derek Temple, the scorer of the winning goal in the 1966 FA Cup Final. And thanks to
@_laurag23
from
@TheBlueRoomEFC
for taking the photo.
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What a fantastic performance by
@marine
today to beat highly fancied Macclesfield 2-1 at their ground to seal promotion to NLN .Over 1200 fans made the trip, the vocal support was amazing. What a day it was! Two promotions in 3 years, this club is going places!
#marinefc
It would have been Howard Kendall's 76th birthday today. There is no better way to remember his colossal achievements than by grabbing a beer tonight and sitting down to watch the fabulous
@HowardsWayFilm
! The standard all Everton managers must aspire to.
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Wayne Clarke whose contribution to Everton's title winning side of 1986/87 with his goals was so crucial. Like most of that side, never received the praise he deserved. Another inspired signing by Howard Kendall at his peak.
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Well worth listening to
@theesk
's calm, informed and measured response to Moshiri's interview. His understanding of Everton's financial plight + his insightful dissection of Moshiri's catastrophic tenure are so illuminating + informative.
📺 Paul
@theesk
"I just have to say it. That [Farhad Moshiri's interview] is one of the most disturbing interviews from a club owner I have ever heard"
"I am truly disturbed as to the future of our football club"
1986/87,sold our top scorer to Barcelona. Southall out till October, Stevens + Reid till December, Van Den Hauwe till Jan. Sharp + Sheedy both missing after that.Bracewell out all season.Yet we still won the title by 9 points !'The Forgotten Champions 'tells the story.
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Everton's recruitment is woeful. 2 of our main summer signings Maupay + McNeill can't get in the team. Vinagre has never played. Gueye is past his best. Last January we signed Alli +El Ghazi! I have no faith we will bring in any quality this window. I hope I am wrong.
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Absolutely delighted to have become a Senior Writer for
@thesefootytimes
. Thanks to everybody who has read,liked, retweeted + commented on any of my features. Really appreciate your support👍👏
One of my absolute favourite films of all time. "Sometimes, I really fancy her and the next day I can hardly stand the sight of her". Alan Bates is superb, so is Thora Hird as the snobby mother in law. Captures the societal change in the UK of the early 1960's.
@robertmdaws
A truly epic performance from
@NewportCounty
today, yet somehow
@DannyMurphy08
on
@BBCMOTD
picks Bruno Fernandes as his MOM. Seriously? He's playing against a League Two side! Why not give the award to one of the outstanding Newport team to whom it would mean so much?
#FACup
"The last of the Corinthians". Incredible to think that Brian Labone, at the age of 27, had announced that he would retire from football in twelve months time or earlier if Everton could find a replacement.
@EvertonHeritage
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Really can't believe this! 2 years + 6 months since my book ' The Forgotten Champions ", the story of Everton's 1987 title win was released by
@PitchPublishing
, it is now back at no 1 in the Everton books chart! Thanks so much to everyone who has bought a copy !
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@CrosenderWay
What a display from
@MarineAFC
today. Early goal set the team up+ an incredible tactical defensive masterclass ensured that one goal was enough. An outstanding result v a team two leagues above us. And what a fitting tribute to David Wotherspoon, Mr Marine Thanks
@CrosenderWay
OTD 35 years ago,
@reid6peter
showed that he had a left foot with his stunning goal in Everton's 4-0 demolition of West Ham.The win moved Everton closer to their 9th title.'The Forgotten Champions'.
@PitchPublishing
tells how Everton became league champions in 1987.
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29 years ago today the football world mourned the death of Cyril Knowles. His brother Peter gave up football for his religion. Their story is worth revisiting. I wrote this for
@TheFootballPink
a while ago.
@WolvesFPA
@Theleaguemag
@robertmdaws
The 'suits' behind ESL plan ,would never understand this.The joy of a club who lost their league status in 72 ,came back this year + won last night to guarantee survival. From Northern Premier to life in the EFL,it's the heart+soul of football.
#BarrowAFC
#Bluebirds
@BarrowNSC
It was a privilege to have my article on Tommy Jackson featured on the
@EvertonHeritage
page in the match programme for the recent game v Man Utd. His performance in the 68 FA Cup semi v Leeds United at Old Trafford was one to remember.
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50 years ago today, Everton's Andy Rankin became the first keeper to make a save in a European Cup penalty shootout v Borussia Mönchengladbach. Rankin was a talented keeper whose contribution to the club deserves to be remembered.
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59 years ago today, my Dad took me to see my first ever Everton game, away at Blackburn Rovers. I still have such vivid memories of that day and I am so eternally grateful that I was brought up the right way.
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@HowardsWayFilm
The 17th of November marks the anniversary of the first time
@paulmcparlan
watched his beloved Everton.
You can read about it as part of our ‘Hot Bovril and Cold Terraces’ series.
If you've not seen
@HowardsWayFilm
before, don't miss it on Sky Documentaries at 7 tonight. Hope these photos will give you a flavour of the brilliant team that Howard created.
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Only one week to go before my book , The Forgotten Champions, the story of Everton's 1987 title triumph is in the bookshops. Also available to pre-order now via
@PitchPublishing
. Thanks to everyone who has already ordered their copy👍 💙
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#TheForgottenChampions
It was a masterclass of management. Howard Kendall overcame a crippling injury list + sale of Lineker to win Everton's 9th title in book describes that fantastic season. It is released by
@PitchPublishing
on 27 September .Available to pre-order now.
#EFC
Fantastic win for
@Marine
tonight v tough opposition in
@RylandsFC
.Nervous last few minutes but held on for the well deserved 1-0 win. One game away from promotion to the NLN. This team is good enough to go to Macclesfield on Monday to get that result. Crosby believes!
Martinelli has been one of Arsenal's players of the season but hauled off after 60mins after being completely tamed by Seamus Coleman today. Another masterclass in the art of defending from our Everton captain. Superb!
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Last Saturday, I saw 2 Brazilians, Richarlison + Bernard score at Goodison. 54 years ago, I saw another 2 Brazilians , Pele + Garrincha score for Brazil v Bulgaria at Goodison in the World Cup July 66. Fabulous memories. I wrote this for
@ByFarBlog
a few years ago.
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Back in
@PritchardsBooks
today, signing copies of my book, 'The Forgotten Champions',the story of Everton's 1987 title win.Thank you to everyone who ordered from the shop + thanks for your support. Please let me know if you liked it!
@PitchPublishing
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OTD in 1987, I was one of over 15,000 Evertonians who travelled to Villa Park. A stunning Kevin Sheedy volley earned a 1-0 win, our sixth in 6 games , as Everton moved closer to the title. Read about the match + our massive support in 'The Forgotten Champions'
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If anyone still hasn't seen it ,
@HowardsWayFilm
is on Sky Documentaries at 15.45 tomorrow. Enjoy, sit back + watch as Everton showed that they were the best team in Europe. Every time I watch this, the performances get better. Thanks to
@RobSloman
whose idea this was.
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Still an absolute travesty how Gateshead were not re- elected to the League in 1960. It was only the second time in their history that they had to seek re-election. Alongside New Brighton in 1951, this was so unjust.
One month ago today, my book 'The Forgotten Champions', the story of Everton's 87 title win was released. Thanks to everyone who has bought a copy. It is selling fast but a few copies still available
@PritchardsBooks
+ online
@PitchPublishing
+ other outlets.
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Happy 85th birthday to our former captain,Tony Kay. There is a fascinating interview with
@winghalf6
in the latest Backpass magazine, available in most newsagents.
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50 years ago today, Everton won the Charity Shield for the fourth time in our history. We defeated the cup holders Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge with goals from Kendall + Whittle. Wearing our Amber away shirts as well.
@EvertonHeritage
@HowardsWayFilm
@GavinBuckland1
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I, like so many Blues last season, was totally bemused by Carlo's reluctance to play Josh King . Then we let him go on a free + replace him with Rondon. Perfect example of Everton's ongoing + continuing shambolic transfer dealings, + failure at every level.
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Elated to see that my book ",The Forgotten Champions ", the story of Everton's 1987 title triumph is top of Amazon's most wished for Everton books chart. Thanks to everyone who has pre-ordered a copy. In the shops on 27 September.
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Such an honour that my book 'The Forgotten Champions',the story of Everton's 87 title,was one of
@PritchardsBooks
best selling books for October! Can't believe that I am in a group with Bob Mortimer, Richard Osman + Dave Grohl! Thanks to everyone who has bought a copy.
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@HowardsWayFilm
This was arguably the best headed goal from
@DegsyMount
in the 84/85 season. The one in extra time that finally defeated an excellent
@LutonTown
side in the semi at Villa Park. The scenes of celebration from players + fans were unforgettable.
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"Hello, hello, Martin Dobbo, Martin Dobbo." One of my all time favourite Everton players, Martin Dobson , is 73 today. Happy birthday Martin.
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@EFCFPF
@EvertonHeritage
In every home matchday programme there is always a fascinating article penned by a member of the
@EvertonHeritage
team. For our last match v Brentford, I wrote about Dick Molyneux, the pipe smoking manager who delivered Everton's first title in 1891.
#EFC
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#️⃣0️⃣2️⃣/ 2️⃣5️⃣ -
@paulmcparlan
on Dixie Dean:
@Everton
's Favourite Son. "There is a statue that stands tall on the perimeter of Goodison Park, which commemorates the most prolific goalscorer that this country has ever produced. That man is Dixie Dean."
#EFC
York City were the first football league side to achieve over 100 points in a season in 1983/84. Now languishing in the National League North, their fans need to be heard to restore the club to their rightful place in
@EFL
.
@YCSP84
@YfrontFanzine
#ycfc
I'll be upstairs with
@EvertonHeritage
at St Lukes tomorrow between 5.45 + 7.30 selling + signing copies of my book, 'The Forgotten Champions', story of our 87 title win. On sale for £15. Ideal Xmas gift for yourself or the Blue in your life. Cash sales only sorry.
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Four months after its release by
@PitchPublishing
, 'The Forgotten Champions', the story of Everton's 87 title win is back again at No1 in Amazon's Everton best sellers chart. Thanks to everyone who has bought a copy, I am so grateful for your support👍
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#COYB
Peter Farrell, then playing for Everton, scored Ireland's second goal when they beat England 2-0 at Goodison Park in September 49. They, not Hungary , were the first foreign side to beat England on home soil in an International fixture.
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Some remember him for his Derby own goal,true Blues remember him for his winning goal in the first ever European Cup penalty shootout v Borussia Monchengladbach in 1970.
Was at this game, late March, soaked in the Clock End, Liverpool lost to Wimbledon at Anfield on the same afternoon. Felt like we’d won the league that day….
Not long ago we were the Champions of England with the best manager in Europe.Our recruitment was outstanding, if key players were injured, we dealt with it. We went into every game expecting to win, we scored goals for fun.'The Forgotten Champions', Everton's 87 title.
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So looking forward to this tomorrow. Having the legend that is Graeme Sharp joining me tomorrow
@PritchardsBooks
for the book signing is an absolute joy . Copies available on the day + can be ordered from
@PitchPublishing
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Been planning for this day for 30 years. Cancelled my newspapers , watching
@HowardsWayFilm
on a loop, radio switched off, not watching any TV news, phone on mute, cancelled my holiday to Norway, not answering the door + staying indoors. Any other ideas?
#EFC
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In terms of Everton's history, that strike from Michael Keane was arguably as important as Barry Horne's v Wimbledon. Keane has had his critics, myself included, this year but when we needed someone to save our season, he delivered with a simply fantastic goal!
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Two years ago today. Hundreds of
@MarineAFC
fans ignore lockdown restrictions to head to College Road celebrate Marine's FA Cup victory which earns them a place in the 3rd round. Crosby has never seen anything like it.
@CrosenderWay
#FACup
Happy 86th birthday to Gordon Lee. Featured here as the young Port Vale manager in the Football League Review. If fates had been kinder then Gordon could have won a League Cup + FA Cup double in 1977 with Everton.
@MemorabiliaMal
@thecentretunnel
@Theleaguemag
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Fantastic interview with
@NevilleSouthall
on Sky Sports today. Agreed with every word he said. Well worth watching if you missed it. Nev knows what it takes to get through this , all is not yet lost.
#EFC
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OTD in 1987, Everton took a massive step towards the title returning to the top after a 2-1 win at Chelsea. Alan Harper's stunning screamer sealed the victory in a man of the match performance. Read about it ' The Forgotten Champions', the story of the 87 title win.
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Ellis Simms scored 2 goals on his loan debut for
@SunderlandAFC
today. In previous loans he has netted for Blackpool + Hearts. He has scored at every level he has played. Given our lack of striking options ,might it have been worth keeping him at Everton this season?
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Massive thanks to
@KevRatcliffe4
who offered me his own insight into how the title was won that season. I could have spent all day listening to his recollections. Fabulous captain + all round genuine good guy.
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It was a masterclass of management. Howard Kendall overcame a crippling injury list + sale of Lineker to win Everton's 9th title in book describes that fantastic season. It is released by
@PitchPublishing
on 27 September .Available to pre-order now.
#EFC
And we love our tricky Trev… thanks to all
@PlazaCinema
who made tonight with Everton great
@TrevorSteven63
such a fun evening. Hope the film was worth it for all those who waited 18 months to see it on the big screen!
Upper Bullens corridor last night.A young Blue (about 5 or 6)looks up at the TV screen ,sees Firmino's goal + says to his Dad "look, I told you they would score in the last minute" And the lifetime of suffering is passed from one generation to the next.Heartbreaking
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